Category: playing

Is it right to ban Halloween costumes because of a few clown sightings in South Carolina and across the country? These states recently saw a series of “Evil Clown” sightings where children were being taunted by the elusive and not-so-jolly carnival pretenders. We get it, malicious or dangerous activities while dressed up are unacceptable. But …

The most common question from parents for me as a psychologist? Are video games bad for my child? The answer is “no”. Mostly. The amount of computer time – more specifically, game time – children spend makes your head spin. But the reality of video games is it’s either a teaching tool or a distraction. …

Sex in the 6th month of pregnancy is safe and can be more stimulating for a woman than normal. But the below six precautions should be followed. First, check out online testimonials from women entering their last trimester and you’ll understand how intensely blissful sex in 6th month of pregnancy really can be. Sex in …

Pregnant women and sex toys for second trimester sex are like french fries and ketchup. Let me explain what I mean by that. When you eat french fries you can dip them in ketchup. You can slather them in mayonnaise. You can eat them plain or put untold varieties of sauce on them. The reason …

When we are young (or single) Valentine’s Day tends to be a day that we focus on romance, or intimacy. As parents we are painted a whole different picture. To get that intimate dinner it’s finding a babysitter, to whom you have to pay. Get the kids ready for the sitter, ensure they are taken care of food, etc. Then maybe it is a little bit of alone time. But, you have to have the babysitter home at a decent hour, so no late night movie.

A recent flurry of alliterations on the Internet has birthed a new word game called Walkie Talkie where participants rename everyday items to rhymes. Parents should take care that any game of this nature tends toward the profane. Parental guidance is suggested when following these Walkie Talkie official game rules. A player is chosen at …

We’ve been celebrating those mothers and fathers who get busy rough-housing their kids. The importance of wrestling my toddler cannot be underestimated, and we’re quite happy to see a recent viral video showing dad having fun with his kid. But there are a lot of folks warning against the practice. A recent post on Reddit …

There’s bound to be parents out there who say we shouldn’t celebrate bad parenting, but we’re realistic about the fact that things go wrong sometimes. We feel that it’s fair to take a moment to appreciate them in a way that helps us deal with out own disasters coming on just about …. now! When …

Here’s the statement that parents throughout the world should agree on, not only when it comes to athletics, but also any competitive activity. How to raise a successful athlete is best summed up in the words of this adage. Your child’s success or lack of success in sports does not indicate what kind of parent …

A growing number of parents are warning against letting children bump-butt down stairs. What are the risks associated with butt injuries in children? Many. What are the pleasures watching your kid bump down stairs? Many more. Not that we would condone butt-bumping down stairs. Apparently, there’s a serious problem with injuries in children, so get …

There’s something permanent about some disasters while others just fall into the category of “another day”. But these 5 toddler paint disasters caught on video portray a sort of permanence that most parents would like to forget. Remember these horrible acts portrayed by kids the next time someone says to you, “Enjoy every moment.” #1 …

Forget the gym. Forget dieting. Having a baby is your ticket to weight loss – and we’re not just talking about getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight. A specific regiment every day, between breastfeeding, changing diapers, soccer practice, cooking dinner, and cleaning up at night, means you can climb into bed at night and feel …

There are some children who are born with gifts, the gift to heal or an ability to see spirits that adults can’t. But what about those kids who are in touch with the darker side of reality? There are plenty of accounts where kids demonstrate abilities beyond the realm of understanding. Take the recent post …

“A woman and a baby came to the hospital and were admitted after a short wait in the emergency room. The doctor on call was surprised to see such a healthy looking baby and woman there, but decided to take the visit very seriously. The doctor immediately realizes the baby was not as plump as …

Kids of today are too serious. They receive pressure to succeed, have little time to get bored and they often don’t make decisions on what they want to do. Play has become a structured regimen, much to the chagrin of children and their better nature. Dealing with a bored child can mean leaving them alone.

The backlash against the North August city government has been nothing less than severe as news outlets accuse them of enforcing helicopter parenting laws. From the state where conservative politics once meant mind-your-own-damn-business, southern police departments have started targeting anti-helicopter parents – those who let their kids run free and learn independence by playing alone. …

There’s no doubt computers are heaven-sent. Computers allow dads like me to reach out to friends, do research, chat with family and “accidentally” check the occasional porn site. Of course, our kids are also curious about everything that’s out there on the Internet. Although we have already set down technology rules for them, they’re not …

As hipsters look at what their parents’ did for entertainment as children, this skinny-jeaned generation of emotionally-wrought urban youth finds disdain in the previous generation’s competitiveness and downright aggressive play. Those children’s games were tough! While hipsters organize non-competitive kick-ball leagues without scoring to prevent one side feeling bad about losing, we thought it would …